British native species are receiving a boost through conservation projects undertaken by British zoos and aquariums, 22 of these conservation projects have been shortlisted for the prestigious new Great British Wildlife Restoration award. These projects will now be seeking the support of politicians who will vote for their preferred winner.
The Great British Wildlife Restoration is the first such competition of its kind. Inspired by David Attenborough’s ‘Wild Isles’, this is a new initiative from BIAZA which seeks to raise the profile of the native species conservation work being undertaken by hardworking zoo and aquarium conservationists.
As shown by the new The State of Nature report, 1,500 native species are at risk of being lost and 1 in 6 species are at risk of extinction. British wildlife is in decline and needs serious help.
The 22 projects including caring for sick and injured hedgehogs in Cambridgeshire, reintroducing the critically endangered Scottish Wildcat to the highlands, protecting ancient woodland in Devon and monitoring seahorses off the coast of Weymouth.
Collectively these projects have helped thousands of animals, habitats and ecosystems as well as inspiring thousands as they tell their stories. Species that have been helped include kestrels, red squirrels and even rare oysters!
Posted On: 09/10/2023
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